Can’t seem to
shake the kissing nerves? No worries, we’ve all been there. Whether you’re
stressin’ because you have yet to lock lips with your ah-dorable crush, or you
think you might be makin’ a few mistakes with your current BF, GL asked guys
what not to do when it comes to
kissing. Read on

and take a deep breath—it isn’t as daunting as it seems.

His Answer: “Too much tongue. There is
nothing worse than having to wipe your mouth after a kiss.” —Walker E., 17

Decoded: Slobbery kisses aren’t exactly
romantic.

Your Move: Change up your kissing routine! You
don’t have to always use tongue.
Switch it up and give him cute little pecks the lips—it’ll surprise him and cut
down on the slobber.

His Answer: “Being nervous! We’re
probably just as nervous as you are, plus it’s best to just let the kiss come
naturally.” —Ben M., 15

Decoded: Being nervous is completely normal.
He’s freaking just as much as you are!

Your Move: Instead of focusing on the nerves,
think about how much you like the cutie you’re kissing. Don’t think so much
about the “science” of it all, instead let it come naturally and trust us, it
will!

His Answer: “Keeping your arms awkwardly
at your side. Put them around my neck or something. It just makes me feel like
you aren’t into it if you don’t.” —Josh R., 15

Your Move: Drape your hands around the back of his
neck or wrap your arms around him like a hug. It’ll make you feel closer and
he’ll know he isn’t totally messing up (after all, guys get nervous too!).

His Answer: “A girl’s breath probably
isn’t as bad as she might think it is, but it never hurts to keep an extra
stash of gum in that bottomless purse you all carry around, right?” —Hunter K.,
16

Decoded: You probably don’t need the gum as much
as you think you do, but it never hurts.

Your Move: Keep a travel size mouthwash in your
bag or your fav pack of minty-fresh gum. It never hurts to be prepared! Plus
you can offer one to your crush if you think he needs a li’l freshening up.

His Answer: “Being stiff. If you like
me, kiss me like you like me. If you do, then everything else will fall into
place. No worries.” —Patrick E. 16

Decoded: He’ll lead, but he wants to know that
you want the kiss as much as he does.

Your Move: Don’t stay sitting in one spot. Move
your hands through his hair, or maybe up and down his shoulder. Small little
movements let him know you’re into it just as much as he is.

Your Move: Change it up! Small pecks leave time to
catch your breath because sometimes when ya get caught up in the moment it’s
easy to forget to take a deep breath. By changing it up with different kisses,
you’ll keep him interested and your lungs will thank you for it!